Jon Phenom
Design Director/ Consultant
Los Angeles | United States
Skills
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Interests
Music
Art
Movies
Ufc
Industries
Fashion
Lifestyle
Streetwear
In my own words
— JonDesigner/ Product developer/ Fashion Professional with experience in projects and labels ranging from theme groupings, smu groups, logos, brand id, small label consulting, program streamlining and art direction.
I have designed accessories, knits, denim, outerwear, printed goods, label and trim from scratch to cads.
Trajectory
Jul 2011 — Now
Educator @ Youtube.com/JonPhenom · YouTube.com/JonPhenom
Youtube personality on "Designer Advice" at youtube.com/DesignerJonPhenom. This channel covers Q&A, one-on-one interviews, book reviews and other content for start up clothing companies.
+Founder/ Host/ Show Director at Status Show | Apr 2015
+Founder/ Host/ Show Director at Status Show | Nov 2014
+Coordinator/ Host/ Panelist at Venue Trade Show | July 2014
+Guest Speaker at The Seven Six Trade Show | May 2014
+Host/Panelist on "Building your Brand" Educational series at The Fresh Yard | May 2014
+Live guest on "The Layover Show" on Tracklife.com
+Coordinator/ Host/ Panelist on "Building your Retail": Venue Trade Show | Jan 2014
+Coordinator/ Host/ Panelist on "Designer Branding": Venue Trade Show | July 2013
FIDM (LA), FIDM (SD), AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, UCSD, UC Riverside, CSUSM, SDSU, ARTS INSTITUTE (SD), Valley High School, Mission Hills High School, Westview High School and over 15 middle schools.
Jul 2003 — Now
Design Director/ Consultant · Jon Phenom (Design & Consulting)
Work scope includes: SMU & special capsule design, design & pre-production, wardrobe styling, video production, consultation for start up brands.
Feb 2016 — Jan 2018
Brand Director · BLVD Supply
Acting as overall leadership for the brand including dealings with licenses (international & domestic), e-commerce, sales, production, marketing and internal structure. Responsible for researching, designing and production all seasons and deliveries of cut and sew. Manage internship program to benefit students and aide in work load.
Jun 2013 — Mar 2016
Managing Partner /Co-Founder · Union Print Co.
High volume apparel production serv ices. We provide printing services including plastisol, waterbase, discharge, oversize and foil for high volume clients. We are able to offer vertical production for soft goods to bag and tag.
May 2012 — May 2013
Creative Director · Orisue
Responsible for operations in the Art Dept and research, design & production of all men's categories. Executed pre-production with overseas vendors. Manage design & production calendar.
+ Created a global goal to unite the company efforts
+ Created internship/ freelance program in Art Department
+ Reduced expenses across the board
+ Created a proper headwear program
+ Conduct employee & Intern performance review
+ Created employee recognition program for individual efforts
+ Standardize & lead companywide meetings
Jan 2009 — Jun 2012
Apparel Director · Fortune 421
Head of apparel for established event & lifestyle company. Developing soft goods program and transitioning into cut & sew garments.
Mar 2008 — Apr 2011
Art Director · LifeWork LLC
Art management at eco-friendly/ fully sustainable screen print & t-shirt company. Consulted with clients for art needs and designwork. Prepared artwork for t-shirt production.
Apr 2006 — Aug 2008
Founder/ Designer · Jon Phenom - Premium Denim
Founder and designer of a streetwear denim collection. Responsible for all aspects of the business from design, production, account management, marketing and logistics.
Jan 2006 — Oct 2007
Fashion Editor · Prequel Magazine
Responsible for creating theme, set dressing and coordinating fashion shoots and contributing content for small LA based quarterly lifestyle magazine.
Jul 2004 — Jul 2005
Senior Men's Designer · EZEKIEL Clothing
Designer for apparel, accessories and headwear for Ezekiel’s Men’s division. Responsible for design sheets, maintaining design libraries and expanding the accessories category. Also aided in creating at team atmosphere in design room and increased efficiency in design process.
Feb 2003 — Jul 2004
Apparel Designer · Nine Dot LLC. / Drunknmunky
Designed all categories of Men's clothing with Head Designer. Was responsible for entire men's accessories program. Eventually, over saw pre-production responsibilities with vendors in Korea, China and India.
Oct 2001 — Jan 2004
Denim Designer/ Artist · Jon Phenom Hand Made Denim
Crafted hand made denim for individual clientelle. Each pair was one of a kind with embellishments and function for each client.
Nov 1999 — Apr 2001
Apparel Designer · Osiris Shoes
Created cut and sew line to accompany the shoe line.
